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Vaccines: Side Effects and Concerns

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How do Covid-19 vaccines work? When the vaccine is injected, it activates the innate immune response with “watchdog” cells macrophages, and dendritic cells that screen the blood for suspicious signs. The former eats up dead cells and the latter collects information about the unwanted intruder and informs the adaptive immune system (producing antibodies). The cells, when they sense danger; release a group of proteins called cytokines which act on blood vessels to make them wider and helps deliver other immune cells for backup. The innate immune response unfolds over a few hours to days and may sometimes result in flu-like symptoms like headache, fever, muscle, and joint pain, or swelling and pain at the vaccination site. These side effects are designed to aid immune response and are a healthy sign that the immune system is working. These symptoms subside in a day or two because the body’s response to vaccination is self-limiting. For eg, the body only makes as much spike protein as the...
  Warning signs of arthritis condition Pain, swelling or stiffness in joints Morning stiffness in joints that lasts for around 1 hour Pain & stiffness that worsens with inactivity and improves with physical activity Reduced range of motion In most cases, patients take a lot of time in consulting the doctor, try a lot of things by themselves at home, and consume a diet that they should be avoiding for their condition, limit their physical movement or practice wrong postures – all these factors allow their disease in progressing to its next stage. As a result, they are also advised to take more painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicines. Therefore, it is important to seek timely therapy and treatment for arthritis and for a safe, effective and long-lasting solution, consulting an Ayurvedic doctor will be the best solution. Ayurvedic treatment for arthritis deals with your condition in a holistic manner.  Ayurvedic treatment for arthritis   Ayurveda takes a comprehens...
The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland situated below your neck is a multi-tasking gland. It takes care of important functions like metabolism, growth, and development of the human body. It regulates your metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, mood and bone maintenance, and much more. However, when this regulator doesn’t work properly, it causes thyroid problems like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. In addition to taking medicines and treatment for thyroid problems, it is important to take care of your diet. As food is the primary substance through which your body gets nutrition and with thyroid, you need to look for foods that help maintain balance in hormones and not aggravate the condition. Before making significant dietary changes, you can also consult experienced Jiva Ayurveda doctors. They offer root cause based personalised treatment for each individual, including customised remedies, individual diet and lifestyle plans.   Be...

How Thyroid Problems Will Hurt Your Sex Life?

  Ways in which thyroid problems affect your sex life Fatigue –  Thyroid disorder, especially hypothyroidism have a noticeable impact on your energy levels. It tends to make you feel fatigued, tired and depressed that automatically decreases your sex drive. Mood changes –  Patients suffering from hyperthyroidism condition tend to experience anxiety, problems sleeping, mood swings, restlessness, and irritability. This affects the psychological health of you and your partner, which eventually creates a rift in the relationship and restricts you from enjoying good sex life. Weight gain –  For thyroid patients, it is common to experience sudden weight changes. With hypothyroidism, patients experience weight gain. Even if you want to lose weight, it becomes difficult to do so, which often develops negative body image and decreases one’s libido and sexual activity. Vaginal dryness –  Hypothyroidism condition may elevate the levels of prolactin hormone. Increased level...

Type 2 Diabetes - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Symptoms of type II diabetes Increased thirst Frequent urination Increased hunger Constant fatigue Unintentional weight loss Blurry vision Tingling or numbness in hands or feet Frequent infections Slow healing of wounds Causes of type II diabetes Genetics or family history of diabetes Being overweight or obese is the main risk of getting type II diabetes. This is the reason type II diabetes also affect children and teens who are overweight or obese Living a sedentary lifestyle and less physical activity Fat accumulation in the abdomen region instead of hips or thighs. Men with a waist size of more than 40 inches and women with a waist size of more than 35 inches are at an increased risk of getting type II diabetes Gestational diabetes or giving birth to a baby weighing more than 4 kgs Treatment of type II diabetes In most cases, especially when an individual is diagnosed with prediabetes, healthy lifestyle changes are enough to keep the sugar levels in control. However, if the conditio...
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Breastfeeding, the best feeding! Many women who have undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy face the stigma that is associated with having removed their socially perceived and accepted “womanliness”. For these women, it is not the end of the road. Breast reconstruction surgery is an option that is available to them—it is just that they do not know of it yet. Just look at Angelina Jolie who underwent a double mastectomy and then had breast reconstruction surgery is done. At  Aster CMI , we would like to put an end to the lack of knowledge of  breast plastic surgery  that is rampant in India. We have designed our Breast Reconstruction Awareness Campaign to fill the void and promote awareness, and educate women about the options available to those who are considering post-mastectomy reconstruction breast reconstruction. There have been worldwide research studies being done on breast reconstruction. An article published in the American Society of Plastic Surgery forum mentions th...